U.S. Interior Department Secretary tells Rep. Neguse he doesn’t know how many wildfire-certified ‘red card’ holders have left his agency
U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told Congress on Thursday that he doesn’t know how many wildfire-certified personnel have left his department as a result of the federal voluntary resignation program and mass firings....
‘Please help us:’ Ranchers, elected officials urge Colorado Parks and Wildlife to remove Copper Creek Pack of wolves from wild
Western Slope ranchers and elected officials urged Colorado Parks and Wildlife and its commission on Thursday to take more aggressive action in mitigating the impacts of the Copper Creek wolf pack on local livestock operations. ...
Eagle County airport adds another winter-season flight
When Jana Morgan heard on Friday that United Airlines would begin weekly winter flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to the Eagle County Regional Airport, she had a one-word reply: “Wow!” Morgan, the co-owner of...
Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protest in Edwards draws hundreds
Eagle County’s edition of the national “No Kings” protests drew hundreds to Edwards on Saturday morning. Bearing American flags and signs with slogans that spoke about freedom, decried recent federal actions and rejected President Donald...
Eagle County activists to hold ‘No Kings’ rally in Edwards as part of nationwide protests
Activists in Eagle County opposed to President Donald Trump’s policies will join Saturday’s national “No Kings” protests with a rally and march at Freedom Park in Edwards. Vail Eagle Indivisible, a local group tied into...
More delays for mother-daughter duo accused of covering up hit-and-run homicide in Edwards
Hit-and-run suspect Sidney Whitmarsh and her mother, Stephanie Whitmarsh, both saw delays in their cases on Wednesday in Eagle County District Court. Sidney Whitmarsh has been charged with vehicular homicide for the death of Edwards...
Western Slope drivers, riders and commuters weigh in on Colorado’s long-term planning for the mountains, including I-70 and Highway 82
Interstate 70 congestion, Colorado Highway 82 safety and the availability of public transportation were on the minds of Western Slope drivers, riders and commuters Monday as the Colorado Department of Transportation hosted a telephone town...
Where have all the insects gone in Eagle County?
Insects are small but have a huge impact. Insects represent more than half of all wild species on the planet, with more than a million described species. Their variety amazes some people and disgusts others....
Vail to host groundbreaking, naming ceremony for new housing development on June 17
The Town of Vail and Corum Real Estate Group are inviting the community to help celebrate the groundbreaking of a new, locals-only rental housing development located just west of Middle Creek on the North Frontage...
Bear incident near Aspen Campground prompts U.S. Forest Service to remind of food storage rules
While an incident with a bear at the Difficult Campground near Aspen has led to banning tents and soft-sided campers there, there are food storage rules across the White River National Forest, including in Eagle...